2010 Construction and Material Specifications - Ohio Department of ...

638.19
without the use of extensions provided that ample thread remains on the box to
provide adequate rigidity to the box. Provide extension sections for boxes that are
not of the screw-type and boxes not having ample thread for rigidity to adjust the
top to grade. The Engineer will allow inserts or adapters. Adequately secure new
sections of box stem to the existing stems. Backfill the hole after the box has been
adjusted to grade.
638.19 Method of Measurement. The Department will measure Water Main,
Ductile Iron Pipe and Water Main, Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe and Fittings by the
number of feet (meters) of each constructed.
The Department will measure Copper Service Branch, Polyethylene Service
Branch, and Polybutylene Service Branch by the number of feet (meters) of each
constructed.
The Department will measure Polyethylene Encasement by the number of feet
(meters) of covered pipe.
The Department will measure Steel Pipe Encasement by the number of feet
(meters) constructed, including the open cut or boring or jacking operation,
encasement pipe, bedding and backfill, blocking to support the internal main, and
end bulkheads.
The Department will measure Gate Valve and Valve Box; Inserting Valve and
Valve Box; Cutting-In Sleeve, Valve and Valve Box; Tapping Sleeve, Valve and
Valve Box; and Meter, Setting, Stop and Chamber separately as a complete item
by the number of each.
The Department will measure Fire Hydrant, Fire Hydrant Extended and
Adjusted to Grade, Fire Hydrant Adjusted to Grade, Fire Hydrant Removed and
Reset, Fire Hydrant and Gate Valve Removed and Reset, and Fire Hydrant
Removed and Disposed Of separately by the number of each.
The Department will measure Valve Box Adjusted to Grade and Service Box
Adjusted to Grade separately by the number of each, including any extension
sections of valve or service boxes required.
The Department will measure Meter and Chamber Removed and Reset by the
number of each.
The Department will measure Sheeting and Bracing Ordered Left In Place in
thousands of board feet, MBF (cubic meters).
638.20 Basis of Payment. The Department will pay for accepted quantities at
the contract unit prices as follows:
Item Unit Description
638 Foot (Meter) ___ inch (___ mm) Water Main,
Ductile Iron Pipe, ANSI Class___,
(push-on, mechanical, boltless- restrained,
ball-and-socket) Joints and Fittings
638 Foot (Meter) ___ inch (___ mm) Water Main,
Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe and Fittings,
ASTM SAR ___ or AWWA Class ___
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